BATTLE // 13–14 Sep 1814
Fort McHenry
Baltimore · 39.264, -76.579
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Significance
Baltimore held after Washington burned
Result
U.S. defensive success
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United States3,200medium
- United Kingdom5,000medium
United Kingdom fielded a 1.6 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Royaume-Uni300medium
- États-Unis310medium
Commanders (6)
United Kingdom
Alexander Cochraneadmiral
Arthur Brookelieutenant-general
Robert Rossmajor-general
United States
George Armisteadbrevet
John Strickerbrigadier general
Samuel SmithUnited States representative
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